At a Glance
Median Income
$63,977
$18,415 per capita
Home Value
$123,500
Zillow: $111,533
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
6.7% poverty rate
How Wood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wood a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wood residents earn a median household income of $63,977 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,415. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wood is $123,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,533. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).
Education
0.0% of adults in Wood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age20.9 yrs
Density1,177/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,977
Per Capita$18,415
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,500
Rent
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$111,533
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,867 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.